How does the gel get cold? Do you need to put it in the freezer?
23748
No.. It just has a cooling effect.. I love my new pillow! It's the best one I ever had, by far.. I use to wake up at night with my neck hurting and that seldom ever happens anymore! The pillow is worth every cent!!
23749
Technogel®'s good thermal conductivity favors heat dispersion, helping to lower skin temperature and offering a pleasant cool feeling. You do not have to place the pillow in the freezer.
23750
It doesn't go in the freezer. It feels cool to the touch but isn't cold like a freezer pack. It's a wonderful pillow. My husband loves sleeping with it.
23751
The gel is not technically cold. The idea behind gel is that it disperses your body heat, so it keeps you from getting overly hot. Most materials hold heat, but gel is one of the few that doesnt.
23752
No need to put it in the freezer or refrigerator. I don't know how the gel works, and it's not "cold", but more of distinct and pleasant "cool". I have 2 of these pillows. One with the gel and one without. I notice and miss the gel pillow right away. This pillow may come with it's own zipper covering. I've taken that off, using only a pillow case. The cool sensation is more distinct.
677712
No, Gel'O Cool Mat can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer for use as an ice pack or microwaved for an instant heat pack. But you don't need to put it in the refrigerator for it to work.
207788
Heat you stick it in the microwave. I like mine pretty hot so I do a minute thirty then kinda squish it up and flip it over (I fold it so the tray can rotate properly) and repeat for another minute thirty. To make it cold just put it in the freezer for really cold or the vridge for a nice less cold cold. That way it doesn't get wet. Although in the microwave, while it's very new it will release some humidity and likewise the scent will come out more with the heat.
1669711
You can store it in the fridge just keep in mind that the insulation is very good so if you place it in there while it is warm, it will take a couple days at the very least to get cold (and even then it won't be as cold). I chill mine first in glass, then place in here and when I'm ready to go I just grab and go and it will keep it cold for me.
937525
I put it in the freezer and it frosted like a glass mug. I put water in it and it looks like a frosted mug but I don't know if it will be as cold as glass.
2107572
Put it in the freezer at least 30 minutes to a few hours. I put it in a Ziploc bag.
776141
If you keep your cold packs on the frig and not the freezer you won't have any freezing problem. I have immunology serums that I keep for a trip that involves an overnight stay and the serums are still cool when I'' able to put them back in my frig.
363171
Primarily, I use this cold, so keep it in the freezer all the time. If you want it warm, put it in the microwave. By the way, this is a sturdy product which has lasted a long time.
770110
This is not one that you soak in water. The frozen gel will last a while depending on how hot it is outside and how hot your skin temp usually is. If it is very hot outside and you have a high skin temp normally I would say the packs will last about two hours or so frozen. You still get some cooling though through the liquid gel for a little bit. I would get an extra set and keep it in a cooler in your car or on your work site if possible. That is what we have done for my mom and it works great for her.
457578
The gel only needs to be refrigerated for long term storage and is not required for shipping. Ultradent, the manufacturer, ships this product to us via FedEx 5 day ground without any refrigeration and they are confident that the product isn't harmed during shipping.
1808464
I put mine in the freezer right after I clean it and it stays in there until I use it next time. I haven't had any problems.
1401659
The solid blue item holding the two vials in the photo must be put in the freezer for several hours. After that time, the frozen holder and the vials are put in the insulated nylon bag shown. It keeps it cool for many hours of use.
2058109
You can leave it in the freezer all the time and it will not freeze solid. It stays soft and pliable. Do put it in a plastic freezer bag.
2246230
It does not need to stay in the freezer. Only if you want to use it cold. If you want it hot put in your microwave. For me it did not stay hot enough for me. I never did try it yet for cold. I think it needs more stuff in it to keep it hot. The good thing about it is that you can put it on your shoulders and walk or sit with it and it does not fall off.
723516
It freezes quite well. I have only used this cold by freezing it. And it retains the cold for well more than 30 minutes. The material in the bag is some sort of clay and it stays pliable even when frozen. So it is easy to use on your back, arm, leg, or other body part. When I put it in the freezer, I put it in a gallon plastic bag (folded in half with the cover left on it). It freezes in about an hour. When I need it, I pull it out of the freezer, take the plastic bag off, and put it to use.
13176
You put the whole thing in the freezer, and if you want it cold, you must disregard the instructions and put it in the freezer NOT in a plastic bag. It works nicely, but doesn't get hugely cold, even that way. Done this way, it IS comfortable and comforting, however.
1281108
In the owners manual that comes with your machine it suggest that you chill the metal cylinder, and the beverage that your going use. I've put the metal cylinder in the freezer and have not waited or very long for whatever I'm going to have to slush up.